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    Sunflower Part Ii
    Sunflower Part Ii
    Sunflower Part Ii
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    Sunflower Part Ii

    By Andrew Collins

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    Hard-hitting, truthful, raw and challenging; something the author tried to convey when writing his sophomore book Sunflower II. This book moves on with the best styles from before but evolving into an entity of its own. The writing styles again are varied, as a sign of the differences in topics occurring today; all being relevant and sometimes emotional. This book explores the depths of the readers conscience, challenging them to actually make a difference; to stand up for what they believe in. If you are looking for a pick-me up, a read on a long commute to work, or just something different then Sunflower II has this in every way.

    Part II is a clear movement from the first in the collection; being more refined, mature and thought-through. The clear message of equality and ecoonomical decline is key to the messages behind the book; whilst being inter-twined with the messages of love, trust and sadness. All poems individually hold separate meanings but as a collective they show how diverse society is; with its multicultural issues that affect everyday life.

    Some pomes are direct follow-ups to part one, showing the writers movement from child to young adult; something which based the foundations for the authors passion towards writing the series.

    The intial poem Evolution defines clearly how the author has moved forward both in terms of linguistics and maturity. His faith in life and after-life boasts glory and hope; something which other poems such as Given Up & ECG move awayfrom. Clear indications of love shine through, love for the authors spouse, friends, family and those deceased. Family being the central poem to the book is a reflection on the authors feelings towards his entire family structure; with a sense of sombre remorse towards some and joy towards others.

    There have only been a select few poems having been illustrated; these forming the key poems to the book. Poems ilustrated are: Carnivore, Hooker, That Child, The Journey of Fatty, and The Three Wise Monkeys. Carnivore is a poem about society, with clear indications towards political groups in the UK and how they have manipulated the economy to suit their needs. Hooker is a poem which has been described by the author as his own thoughts on how people as individuals seek success in such a competitive world; being forced to take high risks and removing anyone who stands in their way. That Child is a direct follow on from Child in part one, being a look-back on how the child has grown and how his story has changed him into what he is today; again being the final poem of the book. The Journey of Fatty is possibly the most personal poem to the author (second to Monsters) as it shows the authors struggle with his weight and his journey with Slimming World; expressing his fondness for the group and yet holding on to the memories of why he actually joined in the first place. The Three Wise Monkeys is a collection of three poems which look at the world and nature; it clearly shows no sign of holding back when attacking the human race as a collective for destroying greenland and the environment.

    All in all, Sunflower Part II is the follow-up to a body of work taking over ten years to complete. It is something the author is proud to have worked on and somehting which he hopes will inspire others to do the same.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris UK
    Release dateMay 4, 2012
    ISBN9781477100776
    Sunflower Part Ii
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    Andrew Collins

    Andrew Collins is a science and history writer who investigates advanced civilizations in prehistory. He is the co-discoverer of a massive cave complex beneath the Giza plateau, now known as “Collins’ Cave.” The author of several books, including Origins of the Gods and Göbekli Tepe: Genesis of the Gods, he regularly appears on radio shows, podcasts, and TV series, including Ancient Aliens, The UnXplained with William Shatner, and Lost Worlds. He lives in Essex, England.

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      Sunflower Part Ii - Andrew Collins

      Copyright © 2012 by Andrew Collins. 303468-COLL

      ISBN: Softcover    978-1-4771-0076-9

      ISBN: Ebook         978-1-4771-0077-6

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

      To order additional copies of this book, contact:

      Xlibris Corporation

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      CONTENTS

      Dedication:

      Evolution

      Crash & Burn

      Boxing Day

      Future

      Life in a Plastic Bag

      Little Girl

      Me, Myself & I

      Multicoloured

      Piece of the Action

      Regrets

      Sunflower

      That Day

      The Journey of Fatty

      All Tied Up

      Aurora

      ECG

      Given Up

      You Let Me Down (Played Me Around)

      Repeat Prescription

      Side by Side

      Society

      Still Gone

      Through the Whispers

      Who Do You Think You Are?

      Woe from a Broken Soul (Part 5)

      Your Lover

      Tragedy

      The Boy Who Lost Hope

      Run

      Pleading

      Hidden Talent

      Changing Sun

      Creature Comfort

      Family

      Fun

      New Friend

      The C Word

      Outlaw

      Blind

      Carnivore

      Fight

      Hooker

      Listening

      Mary Mary

      The Three Wise Monkeys Part 1: Sight

      The Three Wise Monkeys Part 2: Listen

      The Three Wise Monkeys Part 3: Speak

      The Forest

      The White Road

      Urban Elegance

      Big Black House

      Dirt

      Fail

      Justify Her Name

      Losing Grip

      Memories

      Monsters

      Need

      Alive

      Grace

      Lovestruck

      Once Upon A Dream (Part One)

      Once Upon a Dream (Part Two)

      This Life

      Two Heads, One Tale (Non-Italic, Male; Italic, Female)

      You (r)

      That Child (Part Two of Child; From: Sunflower Part 1)

      Dedication:

      I would like to dedicate this book to all those who have unique voices but remain unheard; it is from these creatures I drew inspiration, strength, innovation and purpose for the entity of this book. I would like to dedicate this to my entire family. My Nana Moe & Grancha Mick, my Nana Daphne & Didda John, My Mum to whom I miss and cherish and my dad; thank you for your guidance as a child and helping me grow into someone I am proud to be. I would like to dedicate this also to my sisters, to you all I love and have many memories which helped me write this book; and also to my youngest sister Sophie who collaborated on a poem that I truly love. There are many, many more I would like to dedicate this too, and I know deep down they know who they are.

      To Rhys; you have given me so much in terms of love, life & inspiration. I would like to take this chance to apologise for any wrongs I may have done, both small and large; I hope that I can only be forgiven and that we can remain happy as we once were and becoming to be again.

      To you all I love so much; Yesterday, today and always.

      Andrew Collins

      Evolution

      I’ve evolved in so many ways, so different days from yesterday.

      I’ve become a man, I’m amazed at how quick I have changed;

      Yet I still feel the same.

      Just a fragile little boy proving his worth to the world;

      The fairy tale to unfold would soon be heard.

      Still holding that glimmer of hope,

      Never seeing, yet she knew I’d get here someday.

      Paid my dues, paid my debts; living my life to improve my destiny.

      No longer dancing on thin ice; don’t need to prove my worth.

      Some people laugh while others applaud, but I ignore them all.

      I’ve given all I had to give; I sure as hell won’t let them fall.

      I’ve evolved in so many ways, so different days to yesterday.

      Still the same, but yet I’ve changed?

      Gods work is a

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